Meet Our Executive

Wesley Killman, Chair

Wesley Killman was elected Chair of the Schomberg Community Farm in November, 2016. For his second term.Until age 14, Wesley was raised on a dairy farm in Jarvis, Ontario. As such, he understands the importance of fresh, organic, sustainable food and hopes to raise awareness of this through his involvement with the Schomberg Community Farm.

At age 19, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces and served for 4 years in the Regular Officer Training Program. He received an honourable discharge in 2007 when he began a career as a Special Constable at the University of Toronto. In 2015 Wesley left the University of Toronto to take a job working for York Region. He holds certificates in Project Management from the University of Toronto and a Certificate in Labour Studies from Mohawk College. He has also studied at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology as well as Athabasca University, and is currently working towards the completion of a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Wesley first moved to York Region in 2006 where he now lives with his wife Meghan. He is the Father of 2 small children, Cordelia and Charlotte.

Cheryl Fisher, Vice Chair and Media Relations

Cheryl Fisher was elected the Vice Chair and Media Relations Officer for the Schomberg Community Farm in November, 2016. She is serving her fourth term on the Executive, stepping down from the Chair position.

Cheryl brings over 25 years of local volunteer experience to Schomberg Community Farm. A co founder of the King Township Food Bank and Founder of the Schomberg Scarecrows, she is passionate about community, and enjoys the challenge of getting something started. She also lead the trailblazing in Pottageville of the Millennium and North trails. You may see her also helping with the Schomberg Lions, the Dufferin Nature Connection, The Schomberg Village Association or The Schomberg Horticultural Society. She received the Special Recognition Award from the Township of King in 2007 and the Queen Elizabeth 2 Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. Nature and healthy food are two essential factors in her life so The Farm is a perfect fit. A part time library assistant in the King Township library system, for over twelve years, you may see her in the Schomberg branch from time to time.

Cheryl has lived in King Township for over 29 years, Pottageville then Schomberg in 2006 with her husband of 35 years.

Mary Asselstine, Secretary

Mary Asselstine was elected the Secretary for the Schomberg Community Farm in November, 2016. This is Mary's fourth term as Secretary.Mary has worked in nature related employment all her life hoping to make a difference.From 1980 through 2010 she was employed by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Kortright Centre as researcher, environmental planner and nature education teacher.Mary recently retired from her position at the Township of King as the Environmental Stewardship Coordinator, delivering programs on nature appreciation and sustainable living and coordinating habitat restoration and monitoring projects.Mary is a founding member of the award winning Dufferin Marsh Nature Connection (Dufferin Marsh Committee) and has served in various executive positions.She has also been involved on the executive of the Schomberg Skating Club and the Schomberg Soft Ball Association as well as serving on the Land and Stewardship Committee for the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and the King Township Foodbank.Her passion is bringing groups together for a common purpose and interacts regularly with the Schomberg Lions Club, the Schomberg Village Association and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Mary has had her own organic vegetable garden in her yard for as long as she can remember.She challenges herself to eat something from her garden every day, from the first spear of asparagus to the last frosty carrot.Mary moved to Schomberg with her husband in 1985 where they raised two children.

Meghan Kilman, Treasurer

​ Meghan Killman was elected as the Treasurer for the Schomberg Community Farm in November, 2016. This is Meghan's second term.

Meghan has been a teacher with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board for 10 years, where she currently teaches Grade 4. She holds a degree in Biology from York University as well as a degree in Education from Nipissing University. The environment, population biology, and ecology have long been areas of interest for her. She has served the community of Schomberg through her previous involvement with the Girl Guides of Canada and now, through her current efforts with the Farm.

Meghan has deep roots in the community of Schomberg where she grew up and now raises her own family. She is the Mother of 2 small children, Cordelia and Charlotte.

Chris Crocombe, Treasurer

Chris Crocombe was appointed a Member at Large for the second term in November 2016.

Chris has lived in Schomberg for 6 years with his wife Christine and their 3 boys Jackson (14), Ethan (11), and Walker (9).

He is the former owner of Schomberg Supplies, which he owned for 20 years. Chris developed many strong relationships in the Community through this venture. He also made a significant effort to provide organic and environmentally friendly alternatives and ideas through his business. As well, he worked hard to support local businesses and Canadian manufacturing.

Chris was the President of the Schomberg Chamber of Commerce for 2 years. He has also been involved with both the Schomberg Fair and the Main St. Christmas for the past 20 years. In addition, he has coached soccer in Schomberg for the past 20 years from age 5-18. During this time, he lead his teams to 3 regional championships. He also has been serving as the warden for St. Mary Magdalene's Church for the past 4 years.

Chris been practicing organic gardening in his own backyard for many years. He remembers as a young boy helping his father turn the soil in his garden together in the spring, and the torch is being passed on to Chris's own children now. Chris looks forward to turning the soil at the Schomberg Community Farm soon.